Disaster Preparedness

May 27, 2020

Being a good leader means planning for both the best and the worst outcomes for your team and your worksite in any given situation. Your organization will look to you as a Facility Management Leader for guidance during any crisis …

March 12, 2020

As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread, it is important for everyone to remain calm and take steps to keep ourselves safe. Here are some tips from OSHA and the CDC on how to keep Covid-19 from spreading in your …

November 6, 2019

An exit route is defined as a continuous and unobstructed path of exit from any point within a facility to a place of safety. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), at least two exit routes must be …

August 21, 2019

As students prepare to return to class, it’s important campus security personnel outline a plan to train faculty, staff and students for active shooter situations. To be adequately prepared, institutions must include everyone in training and drills, not just their …

June 12, 2019

Employers are responsible for the safety of their workers—including young workers and summer interns. Per OSHA, employers must provide all workers with the necessary training and personal protective equipment necessary to accomplish their job safely. Employers must also have a …

February 20, 2019

If you live on the West Coast, you probably already have an earthquake preparation plan in place; the reality is that earthquakes don’t always hit where there’s a continental plate. In fact, there’s a huge area stretching from Little Rock …

January 16, 2019

Earlier we discussed how to keep your pipes from freezing, but sometimes pipes freeze despite preventative measures. It’s vital to quickly get the water flowing through the pipe again—otherwise, the pipe will burst and damage your facility. Here’s how to …

January 9, 2019

According to Property Claim Services, winter storms cause an average of $1.5 billion in property damage each year, but some years can be far worse. The winter of 2015, according to Verisk Analytics, was responsible for $3.5 billion in damages …

December 7, 2018

California’s latest deadly, costly wildfires have increased awareness about them. However, what you might not know is you don’t have to be near a forest to be in danger. Wildfires can just as easily burn their way through urban areas, …